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Understanding the complexities of low-slope metal roofs
By McElroy Metal. Learn the benefits of using metal on low-slope roofs and the factors to consider when choosing the right panel for your project. Low-slope roofs are a staple in modern construction, though they often go unnoticed. By offering a blend of cost-efficiency and practical design, there’s no question ...
McElroy Metal releases new product: Trap-Tee
Trap-Tee is designed to resolve the three major shortcomings of trapezoidal standing seam roof systems: leaking end laps, low wind uplift capability and difficulty in repair. McElroy Metal has released a new product called Trap-Tee. The brainchild of McElroy’s National Recover Manager, Charlie Smith, the Trap-Tee symmetrical metal roofing system is ...
Can metal stand up to Mother Nature?
By Jonny Suchor. Understand the advantages a metal roof provides to home and building owners in hurricane-prone areas. While no roof can claim to be completely hurricane-proof, McElroy Metal Roofing stands out for its ability to handle extreme wind speeds in hurricane-prone areas. McElroy Metal roofs consistently prove their ...
Meet the first recipients of MCA's new scholarship program!
These five students are pursuing their dreams through higher education with the help of the MCA Scholarship Program, a valuable benefit exclusively for employees of member companies. We're is proud to introduce you to the recipients of the first MCA scholarships! The inaugural class of MCA scholars consists of five promising ...
Breaking down metal roofing noise myths
By Jonny Suchor. It’s almost guaranteed you’ll be asked by a home or building owner if metal roofing is noisier than asphalt shingles during a storm. Find out the answer here. The question of whether metal roofs are noisier during rain or hail events is something home and building owners ...
Choose the best reroofing solution
By Jonny Suchor. This eBook helps owners understand their reroofing options and choose the right solution. McElroy Metal, since 1963, has been a trusted name in the construction industry, known for top-quality products and excellent service. Based in Bossier City, Louisiana, with 14 manufacturing sites across the U.S., this employee-owned ...
Why metal makes up nearly 20% of the market?
By Jonny Suchor. Understanding homeowners' growing preference for metal roofing and its multifaceted benefits. Over the past two decades, homeowners have increasingly shifted towards metal roofing, with the Metal Roofing Alliance reporting a jump from 3% to 18% adoption from 1998 to 2022. This shift is primarily due to metal ...
Reimagining self-storage
By Jonny Suchor. A look into the collaborative effort of constructing the Broad Street Self-Storage in California with McElroy Metal innovations. The Broad Street Self-Storage in San Luis Obispo, California, built with help from McElroy Metal, is designed to fit into the local scene and serve the community. Raul Gonzales from ...
The rise of metal panel façades
By Jonny Suchor. Understand the aesthetic appeal and unmatched durability of metal panel façade for urban architecture. When it comes to remodeling the exterior of a building, whether it's a home or a business, adding a metal panel façade, also known as “cladding,” is a premium choice for blending design ...
Metal that can be formed while cold? Say it isn't so!
By Jonny Suchor. Cold-formed metal framing is a transformative approach in the construction industry. Cold-formed metal framing, a pivotal development in modern construction, offers an innovative approach to building structures. This technique has redefined the construction landscape by using steel framing members, merging traditional methods with contemporary needs. Originating in ...
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